On April 6th, cricket fans can anticipate an electrifying showdown between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, marking the 19th match of the IPL 2024 tournament. As the excitement builds, Rajasthan Royals stand strong in the tournament, currently occupying the second spot on the points table, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru find themselves positioned eighth.
In this season, Rajasthan Royals have showcased their dominance with three consecutive victories, displaying remarkable form on the field. Conversely, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have faced a tougher journey, securing only one win out of the four matches they’ve played so far.
In their recent encounter against Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals demonstrated their prowess, clinching victory by 6 wickets. The dynamic Riyan Parag’s explosive knock of 54 runs propelled his team to triumph, supported by Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal’s stellar performance with the ball, each claiming three wickets.
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Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced a setback in their last game against Lucknow Super Giants, succumbing to a defeat by 28 runs. Despite Mahipal Lomror’s valiant effort of scoring 33 runs, the team fell short of their target.
Reflecting on their head-to-head encounters, these two formidable teams have engaged in 27 matches in this format. While Rajasthan Royals have emerged victorious in 12 of these encounters, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have clinched victory in 15 games. As they prepare to add another chapter to their rivalry, fans eagerly await the thrilling showdown between these IPL powerhouses.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Sandeep Sharma’s prowess against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has been nothing short of impressive, amassing 26 wickets from 18 games with an economical bowling rate of 7.94 and a remarkable strike rate of 15.6. While historically, Sandeep has been utilized both with the new ball and at the death, this season, Rajasthan Royals (RR) seem to have entrusted him with a specialized role as a death-over specialist.
Probable XI: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c/wk), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Nandre Burger, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult. [Impact substitute – Shubham Dubey]
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
RCB’s Jos Buttler may not have hit top form yet, but his potential threat is undeniable, especially at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium where he has a history of scoring runs consistently. However, RCB’s bowling attack has its own strengths, with both Reece Topley and Mohammed Siraj proving to be effective in dismissing Buttler on multiple occasions. The battle between Buttler and these bowlers with the new ball could significantly influence RCB’s bowling performance in the match ahead.
Probable XI: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Anuj Rawat (wk), Dinesh Karthik, Mayank Dagar, Reece Topley, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal. [Impact substitute – Mahipal Lomror]
Fantasy XI Suggestion 1:
Jos Butler, Sanju Samson, Virat Kohli (c), Faf du Plessis, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Glenn Maxwell, Riyan Parag (vc), Cameron Green, Yuzvendra chahal, Trent Boult, Mohammad Siraj
Fantasy XI Suggestion 2:
Jos Butler, Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Yashasvi Jaiswal (vc), Glenn Maxwell (c), Riyan Parag, Cameron Green, Yuzvendra chahal, Trent Boult, Mohammad Siraj, Yash Dayal
